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1. 382 2 x File View Help Setting sl Information Working Mode Static EA Setting Dynamic Mode pase 5 Import Data Parameter A Serial Port Forwarding Differential Type Startup Mode Elevation Mask Startup by Single Position Startup By Specify Position BA Register Data Link Option Firmware Upgrade Module Site Name o Delay sa NMEA Output 99 00 PDOP Threshold Automatic Startup GGA GSA Coordinate GST Longitude 0 000000000000 Latitude 0 000000000000 0 000m Height S STONEX Set radio channel number Set radio channel number successful Set radio protocol Set radio protocol successful Set radio channel spacing Set radio channel spacing successful Set device log list Set device log list successful Get log list Get log list successful Get instrument information Get the device info Get the device info finish Get instrument information successful 4 attua Command send finished M 4 gt Di State 4 Debug Ready CAP NUM SCRL Fig 5 7 Base Setting window Inside this form you can choose if the Base coordinates must be inserted manually Start Up By Specific Position if known or calculated from GPS observations Automatic Start Up By Single Position if unknown Automatic Start Up By Single Position If checkbox Automatic S
2. Rate MHz Channe 1 channel 411 050 2 channel 412 050 3 channel 413 050 4 channel 414 050 5 channel 415 050 6 channel 416 050 7 channel 417 050 8 channel 418 050 Tab 6 1 Internal radio default frequency MDA Rate Channe PS 1 channel 438 125 2 channel 440 125 3 channel 441 125 4 channel 442 125 5 channel 443 125 6 channel 444 125 7 channel 446 125 8 channel 447 125 Tab 6 2 Internal radio default frequency MDB Appendix 1 Default Radio Settings Rate Channe Ei 1 channel 464 500 2 channel 464 600 3 channel 464 450 4 channel 464 650 5 channel 464 400 6 channel 464 700 7 channel 465 350 8 channel 466 750 Tab 6 3 Internal radio default frequency MDC GS STONEX Appendix 2 Self check procedure YS STONEX Appendix 2 Self check procedure Self Check it is a procedure predisposed for verifying the correct working of the instrument devices the operation way is Press and hold I key for more than 10 seconds as for turning it off but keeping pressed the key after all lights have turned off Release the key when you hear another beep receiver will start to make a self check Self check lasts typically around 30 seconds During this procedure the meaning of lights is Internal radio led ON if UHF moduk pass the test FLASH if UFH module fails the test GSM GPRS led ON if GSM GPRS mo
3. Ready Fig 5 17 Bluetooth When you have compkted all your selection please click on Save configuration will be stored inside S8 memory V 2 3 5 No Datalink only for Rover This option has to be selected if customer don t need any kind of corrections V 2 3 6 Network and External only for Base CAP NUM SCRL button and the This option give to the base the possibility to transmit the corrections to two different data links at the same time to an external device and to the GSM GPRS modem This case can be Chapter V Stones Assistant for S8 S STONEX useful for example if the external device is an external radio but the customer knows that can be too far for receiving the radio signal so he can put a SIM card inside his rover and try a direct GSM call to the base this is an example but there can be others application of this functionality In Figure 5 18 you can see the setting for the described example the CSD mode is selected the automatically connect function is enabled at the same time the baud rate for external radio connection is set to 19 200 Data Link GPRS and External Connection Mode APN 5 cmnet CSD Name PPP User Ntrip Password gt Custom Ntrip Set CSD Setting 183 60 177 84 IP Base Number 6060 Port GGA Upload Mount Point Interval s NO ge User Connect Set Y Automatically connect Password External set Baud 19200 y A Fig 5 18 Netw
4. Press I key when the chosen light is blinking and the receiver will start in the selected working mode Summary of data link types STONEX S9 GNSS 4 Internal UHF Radio 5 GPRS GSM module 6 External radio Fig 4 4 S8 summary of data link led The next time you will switch on again the receiver the working mode and data link will be the last selected If you prefer you can select the correct data link by handheld software As regards the advanced working parameters for instance sampling interval minimum elevation angle antenna height etc they can be set by handheld software or by Assistant without modifying the parameters the receiver will work with default parameters The static mode parameters cannot be selected by the controller but only by Assistant IV 3 Standard operation of leds Static mode The STATIC and power led will keep lighted When satellites fulfill the conditions at least 4 GPS or 4 GLONASS satellite receiver will start recording epochs you will hear a beep STATIC light will flash according to sampling interval if you don t set up the default is 5 seconds and the satellite light will flash a number of times equal to the locked satellites Chapter IV S8 III configuration S STONEN Base mode The BASE power led and selected datalink UHF GPRS GSM or EXTERNAL will keep lighted When satellites fulfill the conditions the base will enter into the transmit mode and start to send data th
5. Anyway you can also refer to a specific tutorial regarding how to set a direct call between two S8 Chapter V Stones Assistant for S8 Data Link GPRS Connection Mode CSD gt PPP Ntrip CSD Setting 3202507531 Base Number GGAUpload Interval s Automatically connect sTONEX APN mobile vodafone it Name User Password Ntrip Setting IP Port IMAX2 RDN Mount Point stonex52 User Password Fig 5 12 CSD Settings PPP For VPN Virtual Private Network users where each SIM card has assigned a static IP address or for a connection with a single CORS station Therefore the rover can be connected directly to the base via entering the base IP The user have to set into the right part see Figure 5 13 a APN parameters for internet connection that depends on the provider of the network connection usually only Name is required b IP address and port Chapter V Stones Assistant for S8 Data Link GPRS Connection Mode CSD PPP Ntrip CSD Setting 3202507531 Base Number GGA Upload Interval s Automatically connect APN Name User Password Ntrip Setting IP Port Mount Point User Password Ga STONEX mobile vodafone it 62 149 226 152 2101 IMAX2 RDN stonex52 gyjkti Fig 5 13 PPP Settings NTRIP It is the most common Connection to a provider using data transfer in ac
6. Fig 2 15 S8 power led Chapter II S8 III mainframe S STONIEX F Key Function key It can switch the working mode static base or rover and RTK datalink built in radio external radio or GPRS GSM Switch working mode Power on the receiver while pressing F key in the meantime wait until all lights flash then release both buttons Now every time you press F key you will see one red led switched on and moving through the three working mode Switch datalink Press F key in ROVER or BASE mode then release after the beep you will see one green led switched on that moves every time you press F key through the three datalink I Key Power key It powers on off the receiver function and has a confirm function Power on receiver Press and hold I key for at least one second the receiver will power on Power offreceiver Press and hold key for few seconds after three beeps all lights turn off at that point release the key the receiver is off Chapter III S8 III standard accessories S STON EX Chapter III S8 standard accessories On the basis of the configuration chosen base or rover some of these accessories are included in the receiver bundle 111 1 The case of S8 There are two kinds of S8 cases Rover case and Base case The inner layout of the Base case and Rover case is different Base case contains also the basement and tribrach for fixing the base on a tripod and a 40 cm pole for put the base
7. L STONEX S8 GNSS TX RX ANTENNA ae a TX RX ANTENNA Fig 4 1 Base and rover configuration Installation of Base Install the tripod on the chosen location level it and attach the receiver into tribrach Attach the transmitting radio antenna into the port UHF using the 40cm supporting pole is better since increases the height of the antenna If you are using a direct GSM connection you should attach the gsm antenna into GPRS port Switch on the receiver and check the working mode If it is not correct please see next Chapter IV S8 III configuration S STONIEX paragraph IV 2 for understanding how to select the correct working mode or you can change it later using the handheld software Switch on the handheld and start the software for the radio channel configuration and inserting the base coordinates otherwise it is possible to make the settings by Stonex Assistant pc software Installation of Rover Fix the bracket on the pole fix the handheld into the bracket put the rover on the pole and attach receiving radio antenna into the port UHF or gsm antenna into the port GPRS depending on the connection used Power on the receiver and check the working moce If it is not correct please see next paragraph IV2 for understanding how to select the correct working mode or you can change it later using the handheld software Switch on the handheld and start the software then you ca
8. Click on button OK to confirm V 2 3 4 Bluetooth This option give us the possibility to use Bluetooth device for RTK data exchange In this case the same channel with commands and position information between handheld and receiver is used also for transmitting the differential corrections from handheld to the receiver for example if the handheld is connected through internet or it is connected to a mobile phone connected to internet Please remember that if you select Bluetooth as datalink you do not see any datalink led on the display Chapter V Stones Assistant for S8 Ga STONEX E DS STNS91910009 Stonex SIII Assistant Ver1 0 5 a q ini EA RIE SA File View Help Setting Working Mode Static Dynamic Dynamic Mode Base 9 Rover Parameter Differential Type RTCM3 e record Raw Data Elevation Mask hi Using Glonass Data Link Module NMEA Output GGA 0A GSA esv er vs RMC Gu Xx El E lt El x Information R Setting r Import Data 1 Serial Port Forwarding Register D Firmware Upgrade S STONEX Get instrument information Get instrument information Get instrument information timeout Command send finished Open COMT Successful Get log list Get log list successful Get instrument information Get the device info Get the device info finish a Lal 4 M 4 gt p State Debug
9. I O 7 pins LEMO and 5 pins LEMO interfaces e Multi cable with USB interface for connecting with PC e 2 4GHz Bluetooth device class II maximum range is 50m e GSM GPRS data modem e Cable for RTK connection by external datalink optional e Serial protocols Appendix 3 Technical Specifications S STTONIEX Reference outputs CMR CMR RTCM 2 3 RTCM 3 0 RTCM 3 1 Navigation outputs GGA ZDA GST GSV GSA GGK GLL RMC VTG Radio module e Internal transmitting and receiving radio MDS TRM 450 e Frequency range available 410 470 MHz e Emitting power 0 5W 1W e Compatibility with Trimtalk protocol Trimble Pacific Crest radio GPRS GSM module The GPRS GSM board mount a Telit_GC864 QUAD_V2 unit for GSM GPRS communication This module supports Quad band operation at 800 MHz 900 MHz 1800 MHz 1900 MHz GPRS Multislot class 12 EDGE E GPRS Multishot class 10 GSM release 99 Output power class 4 2 W for EGSM850 AND EGSM900 class 1 1 W for GSM1800 and GSM1900 Power Supply e 9toa15V DC external power input with over voltage e Voltage 7 2 V e Working time in static mode typically 6 hours Appendix 3 Technical Specifications S STONIEX e Working time in RTK rover mode typically 4 hours e Charge Time typically lt 7 hours e Power consumption lt 3 8 W e Remaining time with battery light blinking 1 hour Physical specification e Size Height 96 mm x Diameter 186mm 60 mm from th
10. Products GPS receiver S8 GNSS Series Vector Walker II PLT1 Accessories Accessories amp Specific Parts Warranty For Accessories provided by Stonex with the instruments S8 GNSS the following general warranty time is for reference Batteries 7 months Battery chargers 7 months Adapters for battery chargers Cables Tribrach Pole Antennas 2 years Restriction for GPS Boaras For GPS receiving boards Trimble Novatel used on S8 and S8 family of GPS receivers Stonex Europe provides warranty time for one 1 year Service Procedure Repair Service procedure for dealers 1 S N of the instrument and a detailed description of the defect sometimes pictures or video will be required to indicate the cause and problem 2 If dealer wants to repair an instrument under warranty period on their site 1 If dealers do not have the part in stock they have to send an official order to STONEX Europe and pay for it and so STONEX Europe will send the new part to them so they can repair the instrument 2 When the repair is over the dealer has to fill the Spare Part Refund module and send it to the dedicated mail address 3 wait for STONEX Europe s authorization SPR no 4 when dealer receive the SPR authorization no they can send back to STONEX Europe Appendix 4 Copyrights warranty and S STONEX environmental recycling appointed office the broken part with attached the SPR module 5 when STON
11. a previous firmware version that substantially doesn t conform to the instruments specification Over Warranty repair s policy Customer shall pay the standard repair fees for any service whether part replacement or repairs and performed by STONEX Europe under request and explicit authorization of the customer itself In this case the customer is charged for return shipment s fees as well Disclaimer and Limitation of Remedy ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND OR NONINFRINGEMENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY S RIGHTS ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED Appendix 4 Copyrights warranty and n GS STONEX environmental recycling STONEX EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES NOT STATED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY LAW ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE TERM OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO CUSTOMER CUSTOMER MUST READ AND FOLLOW ALL SET UP AND USAGE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE APPLICABLE USER GUIDES AND OR MANUALS ENCLOSED IF CUSTOMER FAILS TO DO SO THIS PRODUCT MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AND MAY BE DAMAGED CUSTOMER MAY LOSE DATA OR SUSTAIN PERSONAL INJURIES STONEX ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THIS PRODUCT W
12. and Transmitting power as you can see in Fig 5 15 Chapter V Stones Assistant for S8 S STONEX Data Link UHF Frequency Setting Channel Setting 438 1250 Channel 1 Channels D 440 1250 SPE Channel 2 Protocol TRIMTALK GMSK 441 1250 One Channel 3 Spacing 442 1250 Channel 4 443 1250 Channel 5 444 1250 Channel 6 446 1250 Channel 7 Channel 8 MILES PowerMode 9 Low Restore the default frequency Note The frequency must between 403 and 473 Fig 5 15 UHF Radio Settings Frequency setting insert the frequency expressed in MHz of the radio link associated to each channel There are 8 channels available in the internal UHF radio Channels Selected the default Radio channel active after power on Power mode Select the transmission power level low 0 5 Watt or high 1 Watt Please note that Protocol and Spacing option cannot be modified they are TrimTalk GMSK and 25 KHz Click on button OK to confirm your choice V2 3 3 External This option give us the possibility to use an external device usually an external UHF Radio connected by cable at lemo 5 connector If you select External and Click on Settings a new form will open and in this form you can Chapter V Stones Assistant for S8 S STONEX insert the baud rate of the external radio Data Link External Serial Port Setting Baud 9600 Fig 5 16 External radio baud rate
13. for advanced users and technical support only Chapter V Stones Assistant for S8 sTONEX Port forwarding allows the configuration of the GNSS OEM module UHF module and GPRS module directly This functionality is valid only for DB9 serial port connection from 5 pin Lemo Click on Serial Port Forwarding a new window is opened as in Fig 5 22 STNS92110009 Stonex SOM Assistant Ver1 20 Je File View Setting Help ERC Serial Port Setting Module COM COMI X Receive BluetoothModule E Hex 9 Display UHFModule NetworkModule Y Import Data dA Serial Port Forwarding E Register 4 m Y A bar Command o fie bi STONEX Open COMA Failed Detect the instrument Open COM4 Successful Get log list Get log list Successful Get instrument information Get the device M 4 pI State A Debug Ready CAP NUM SCRL Fig 5 22 Serial Port Forwarding window Select the module you want to connect and the serial port then press Open then follow the instruction to restart the receiver Then you will be able to communicate with the module directly Please note that unintended commands might affect the operation of the receiver Chapter V Stones Assistant for S8 S STONEX V 5 Register This command allows you to register the license code in a different way with respect to that explained in chapter IV 7 Click on Regist
14. higher while Rover case included the bracket for the controller You can distinguish them from nameplate Fig 3 1 S8 case Chapter III S8 III standard accessories S STON EX Fig 3 2 S8 internal case of Rover Fig 3 3 S8 Base case Chapter III S8 III standard accessories S STON EX 111 2 Power supply Batteries The standard configuration contains two batteries a slot for charging batteries named charger for simplicity and an adaptor The battery are lithium ion battery 7 4 V 2500 mAH a technology which has an higher energy to weight ratio with respect to NiCd or NiMh batteries no memory effect and slow self discharge when not in use Fig 3 4 Lithium ion battery Charger The charger can charge both batteries simultaneously The lights of the charger shows if the battery is being charged red light CHARGE or if it is already charged green light FULL Red light POWER shows if the charger is powered on and there is also a light which turns on in case of too high temperature red light TEMP Chapter III S8 III standard accessories S STON EX 0 Fig 3 5 S8 charger and adaptor IIL3 The antennas S8 adopts a UHF all direction transmitting and receiving antenna Since there are three different internal radio settings with different frequency range the corresponding antennas have different length The available range are 410 430 MHz 430 450 MHz and 450 470 MHz the correspon
15. supply cables can be ordered and used to connect an external battery red and black clips to the receiver small 5 pin LEMO Fig 3 10 External power supply cables Chapter III S8 III standard accessories S STON EX 111 5 Other accessories The other accessories are 2 45 m retractable pole 40 cm supporting pole two kind of brackets depending on the controller tribrach with plummet tripod wood or aluminum with quick or twist clamps connector between receiver and tribrach and measuring tape Fig 3 11 2 45m retractable pole a Fig 3 12 40cm supporting pole ag Fig 3 13 Bracket B1 for Getac vg 10 Fig 3 14 Bracket B2 for S3 Chapter III S8 III standard accessories Fig 3 15 Tribrach and adapter with optical plummet Fig 3 16 Connector between tribrach and receiver STONEX 10ft mi Fig 3 17 Measuring tape III 6 Controller GS STONEX The S8 can usually be provided with two model of handheld Getac PS236 or Stonex S3 Chapter III S8 III standard accessories S STON EX controller in the standard configuration Anyway the controller is not part of the accessories for S8 it must be purchased separately Fig 3 18 Getac PS236 controller STONEX s Fig 3 19 Stonex S3 controller Chapter IV S8 III configuration S STONEN Chapter IV S8 Configuration IV 1 The installation of base and rover BASE ROVER STONEX S8 GNSS
16. CE Setting Device Serial STNS91910009 Device Model STNS9 Device Hardware Ver S9 V1 Device BIOS Ver 1 1 201107 Device Firmware Ver 69 1220 3A Serial Port Forwarding Device Manufacture Date 11 09 09 Device GPS Board BD970 Device Current Datalink NO_DATALINK Device Power Source BATTERY EGO ao Device Power Level 90 ANTENNA Antenna Type HX GS425A Antenna R 0 0930 Antenna H 0 0000 Antenna HL1 0 0850 Antenna HL2 0 0890 GPS GPS Serial 5105460830 GPS Model BD970 GPS Hardware Ver UNKNOWN Import Data Register Command send finished The instrument is removed Serial port closed Detect the instrument Open CONT Successful Get log list Get log list successful Get instrument information Get the device info Get the device info finish Get instrument information successful Command send finished M 4 gt State 4 Debug Ready CAP_NUM SCRL Fig 5 3 Information page of Stonex Assistant From the showed information you can understand about the battery level the firmware version of GNSS board the antenna information the firmware of radio and gprs internal device the free disk space and the current working and datalink setting Chapter V Stones Assistant for S8 sTONEX V 2 Setting If you click on the menu Setting on right a new menu window is opening as in Fig 5 4 Static Dynamic Mode Base Differential Type Ele
17. Contents GS STONEX Version 1 0 Revision Data 05 12 2012 Revised by 006 Contents YS STONEX Contents Chapter 1I A brief introduction of SB ii nennen nnna 4 AS EAS za 6 Wal The Ud OA tata 6 IP A ian Selo 6 TS The installation Of battery a ra 8 UA Indicator leds and instrument Setup mi e 9 Chapter Ill S8 standard KT e E 14 ENT 14 MEZ Power Sup E 16 DUD STG E 17 ER 18 IS AAA iaia 20 TO COMO 21 Chapter IV S8 Confipuration cecilia aaa 23 IV 1 The installation of base and rover IV 2 The configuration by using keys IV 3 A operation es ii a IV 4 How to measure the antenna height mn reee 27 IV 5 How to download static A ii 29 IV 6 Registration ofthe recelver alii dii ii lena Gees 30 Chapter V STONEX Assistant for S8 line 31 V 1 Start Stonex Assistant on yo r d 32 VE EE 34 V2 1 Static DA E E O E E E OE O T 35 VEH Dynamic working mode tia 37 V 2 2 1 Base coordinates a ae 38 E A A ce r __ _ __o o i 41 V NET E 41 V 2 3 2 UWE Rai E 46 V233 External aonne calata 47 V23 Oe E 48 Contents YS sTONEX Me No datalinit Op on A E ES 48 ViZ 3 6 Network and extra ira 48 V2 A NMEA QUES iii 50 WS TIM POL Dated lalla 51 VA Serial Port Fofwarding Glare aia 53 V Register the receiver csrl aa aa an 55 V6 Firm wate update A A ii 56 Appendix 1 Default Radio Settings monica 58 Appendix 2 Self check procedure rire N Appe
18. EX Europe receives the broken part STONEX Europe shall verify it and if everything is ok the cost of the part shall be refund refund will be done only after check of the failure part and final approval of STONEX Europe 3 If the instrument needs to be sent back to STONEX Europe for repair replacement dealer customer has to send to STONEX Europe a Returned Merchandise Authorization RMA before they send back the fault instrument STONEX Europe shall at its sole discretion decide on the place of performance for work under warranty Environmental recycling The cardboard box the plastic in the package and the various parts of this product have to be recycled and disposed of in accordance with the current legislation of your Country FOR COUNTRIES IN THE EUROPEAN UNION EU The disposal of electric and electronic device as solid urban waste is strictly prohibited they must be collected separately Contact Local Authorities to obtain practical information about correct handling of the waste location and times of waste collection centres When you buy a new device of ours you can give back to our dealer a used similar device The dumping of these devices at unequipped or unauthorized places may have hazardous effects on health and environment The crossed dustbin symbol means that the device must be taken to authorized collection centers and must be handled separately from solid urban waste Appendix 4 Copyrig
19. GNSS Fig 2 10 S8 base led Chapter II S8 III mainframe S STONIEX BLUETOOTH led blue Once you have connected the receiver with the handheld this led will switch on STONEX S9 GNSS Fig 2 11 S8 bluetooth led INTERNAL RADIO led green This led is on when UHF internal radio is selected as RTK datalink It is blinking when is transmitting data in base mode or receiving data in rover mode STONEX S9 GNSS Fig 2 12 S8 internal radio led GSM GPRS led green This led is on when GSM GPRS module is selected as RTK datalink It starts to blink when there is data transfer ongoing download in rover mode and upload in base mode S STONEX S9 GNSS Fig 2 13 S8 gsm gprs device led Chapter II S8 III mainframe S STON EX EXTERNAL RADIO led green This led is on when external datalink is selected as RTK datalink It starts to blink when there is data transfer ongoing download in rover mode and upload in base mode STONEX S9 GNSS Fig 2 14 S8 external radio led POWER led green and red It includes three kind of status 1 Green power supply in good condition 2 Red low power below 20 3 Red blinking and beeping very low power below 10 Usually when the light becomes red you have still one hour of power reserve External power and internal battery share same power light When external power is used the led indicates external power level S STONEX S9 GNSS
20. Get the device info Get the device info finish Get trument information successful M 4 gt bi State Debug Ready CAP NUM SCRL Fig 5 5 Static working mode From here you can control following data settings Cut Angle Define the minimum elevation of satellite to be collected in order to avoid PDOP Threshold Point Name noisy satellites suggested value between 20 and 10 Define the maximum value of PDOP for valid GPS data in order to avoid bad satellite configuration in the sky suggested value below 3 Assign a name to the point you are surveying Antenna Height Introduce GPS antenna height from ground see Par IV 5 Time Interval Set sampling frequency between different GPS epochs from 60 s to 5 Hz Chapter V Stonex Assistant for S8 S STONEX Automatic Record_ Start automatic GPS static survey after power on For static survey this option strictly NEED to be enabled in Stonex Assistant When the configuration is completed click on button Save to update the Receiver configuration V2 2 Dynamic working mode In the Dynamic working mode Rover or Base the following parameters should be specified as you can see in Fig 5 6 Chapter V Stones Assistant for S8 sTONEX S STNS91910009 Stonex SIII Assistant Ver 8 ES eem TE E AER 2 File View Help Setting sy Information M Working Mode Static 9 Dynamic Setting r E
21. I Dynamic Mode Base Rover Import Data al Parameter Differential Type F record Raw Data Serial Port Forwarding Elevation Mask Using Glonass Register f Data Link Module Firmware Upgrade NMEA Output GGA ZDA GSA GSV GST VTG STONEX Get instrument information Get instrument information Get instrument information timeout Command send finished Open COMT Successful Get log list Get log list successful Get instrument information Get the device info Get the device info finish M 4 p State 4 Debug Ready CAP NUM SCRL Wit II RMC Lal 4 Fig 5 6 Dynamic working mode parameters Differential type To select the format of the differential corrections transmitted or received Elevation mask Define the minimum elevation of used satellite to be collected in order to avoid noisy satellites suggested value between 20 and 10 Record Raw data to record raw data inside memory of S8 Using Glonass to enable disable Glonass reception V 2 2 1 Base coordinates setting If you choose Dynamic and Base option a Base Setting button will appear on the screen see red arrow in Fig 5 7 Click on it and the Base Setting module will appears on the screen Chapter V Stones Assistant for S8 sTONEX r STNS92210001 Stonex SIII Assistant Ver1 0 pg
22. ILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE AS DO ALL ELECTRONICS AT TIMES IF THIS PRODUCT FAILS TO WORK AS WARRANTED ABOVE CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT IN NO EVENT WILL STONEX ITS AFFILIATES OR SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE TO CUSTOMER OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY DAMAGE IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT THIS LIMITATION APPLIES TO DAMAGES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER INCLUDING 1 DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF CUSTOMER S RECORDS PROGRAMS DATA OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA OR 2 ANY DIRECT OR INDIRECT DAMAGES LOST PROFITS LOST SAVINGS OR OTHER SPECIAL INCIDENTAL EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY CONTRACT TORT OR OTHERWISE OR WHETHER ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT AND OR THE ENCLOSED USER GUIDES AND OR MANUALS EVEN IF STONEX OR AN AUTHORIZED STONEX REPRESENTATIVE AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDER OR RESELLER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR OF ANY CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR SOME PRODUCTS SO THE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO CUSTOMER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES CUSTOMER SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND CUSTOMER MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM COUNTRY STATE JURISDICTION TO COUNTRY STATE Appendix 4 Copyrights warranty and GS sSTONEX environmental recycling Instruments Two 2 years on STONEX
23. If this doesn t happen for example at the first starting of Assistant in the Pc you have to disconnect from the wrong port and select the right COM port manually Click on the icon showed below by number 1 for disconnection then click on icon 2 for connecting again a new windows will be opened 3 Stonex SOI Assistant Ver1 0 A 8 es y Information Content f is Setting r Import Data a ISS Serial Port Forwarding E Register i Firmware Upgrade S STONEX Open COMI Successful Get log list Get log list Get log list timeout Get instrument information Get instrument information Get instrument information Get instrument information Get instrument information timeout Command send finished M4 EN State Debug Ready CAP NUM SCRL D Fig 5 2 Opening COM port Chapter V Stones Assistant for S8 S STONEX Here you have to insert the correct COM number Usually when the cable is inserted on the USB port the computer should create a new virtual serial port with a new COM number you should check in the device manager of Pc and insert this number then select OK button When you find the right COM port you should see the screen shown in Fig 5 3 that show you in the main window the system information File View Help Information Information Title Content DEVI
24. PRS band to a base that provide differential corrections or a connection between base and rover by a GSM direct call like a phone call UHF is a connection between base and rover by the internal radio communication External is a connection between base and rover by an external device attached through the 5 pin LEMO port it is usually an external radio Bluetooth is an option for sending or receiving the NTRIP corrections to the receiver through the Bluetooth channel Select Static for a static survey operation Dynamic if you want to do RTK measures with your S8 V2 1 Static Data Survey Static mode data entry page is reported on Fig 5 5 Chapter V Stones Assistant for S8 Ga sTONEX iS STNS92210001 Stonex SE Assistant Ver1 0 maom i File View Help SI 37 Information Working Mode O Dynamic E Setting 60 1 Import Data CutAngle PDOP Threshold E 0 000 Ge eat ep Point Name Antenna Height m m A Serial Port Forwarding Time Interval Automatic Record gp Register Firmware Upgrade NMEA Output GGA GSA eer VTG GSV GLL S STONEX Get log list successful Get the device info Get the device info finish Command send finished Serial port closed Open COMT Successful Get log list Get log list successful Get instrument information Get instrument information successful Get instrument information
25. Ready CAP NUM SCRL Fig 5 8 Automatic Start Up By Single Position Click OK to confirm your data entry Start Up By a Specific Position By choosing the Start Up by Specific Position it is possible to introduce directly the geographical coordinates of the base Known point you can insert also geocentric X Y Z Chapter V Stones Assistant for S8 S STONEX Stonex SII Assistant Vert 2 File View Setting Help A Sia DREES preti Mode Information static Dynamic E sero Base Setting Dynamic Mode Base Rover Startup Mode Of oaa Parameter D Startup by Single Position Startup By Specify Position a Serial Port Forwarding Differential Type ne _ record Raw Data a sioni A option ime Interval iz Elevation Mask D Bi Using Glonass Site Name Delay 60 gp Register Data Link puur Inresnola 359 Automatic Startup mee NMEA Output Coordinate model etic Coordinate BLH _ cca no zl za No gt cevor No Geodetic Coordinate BLH Spatial coordinates XYZ GSA no GSV No y GEREF Nofi mode decimal degrees X esT NO a e to cesvr nol Longitude 0 000 Latitude 0 000 S RMC cu ener ell tieit agoe Save Spatial coordinates XYZ STO N E X sty X Coordinate Y Coordinate Get Instrument Information Get the device info Get the device info finish Coordinate Get instrument information Successfull Command send finished The instrument is rem
26. as a removable disk so open the removable disk and then you can get the data files in the memory 5 IA AR oal OO gt Computer Disco imovibile G 44 Cerco Disco rimovibile 6 ol z me Organizza Condividicon v Masterizza Nuova cartella JE Risorse recenti Nome Ultima modifica Tipo Dimensione CONFIGINI 01 09 2011 13 00 Impostazioni di co 1KB 4 E Raccolte El chersky zip ta documentazione E Documenti E Immagini al Musica IE Video 4 Mi Computer amp os c a DATA Di gt e Disco rimovibile 4 GS STONEX X do Finance Operat gt Ji General STONE de Positioning de Project de Purchasing J Sales Departme de Supply Chain C b J Technical Dep rislaghi stone m Gu Rete 1 elemento Fig 4 7 Example of receiver files Chapter IV S8 III configuration S STONIEX You can copy the original file to PC and if necessary modify the file names As Fig 4 7 for example shows INI file is the configuration file stored in the memory of S8 You can open also the CONFIGINI file as a simple text file and set some parameters of static mode sampling frequency minimum elevation angle etc Please modify this parameters with care and do not change any parameter which is not clear because you could compromise the correct working of the receivers You can use the STONEX Assistant to download the raw data and set the parameters in a safer way as e
27. by human factors or no obvious damage to its surface is visible STONEX Europe warrants any new replaced parts or products are warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for thirty 30 days or for the remainder of the Limited Warranty Period of the Product in which they are installed whichever is longer Faulty Parts or Products replaced under this Limited Warranty shall become property of STONEX Europe All products that have to be repaired have to be returned to our technical representative office location via any delivery company the customer prefers nevertheless STONEX Europe is not accountable for the unlikely event that the Products gets lost in transit Any damage inflicted by the customer or by third party after the products has been delivered to the customer is excluded from the limited warranty as well any damage arising from an improper use from any action or use not provided for in the enclosed user guides and or manuals Shipping policy The Customer or the dealer is required to pay for the charges for shipping of fault parts or instruments to STONEX Europe representative office and STONEX Europe is providing the shipping for return Dealers needs to follow STONEX Europe repair service procedure see appendix 6 to achieve a better and prompt service result Return policy Dead On Arrival instruments All returned products have to be shipped to STONEX Europe representative office The original P
28. can also choose to convert the downloaded file into RINEX format by checking at box Rinex Format in the Option area on the top of the page 1 Checking at Delete Source you can enable the automatic erase of the selected files after download on the PC memory 2 Using the Download button at the bottom of the form 3 you can save the marked files on your PC in the folder you prefer If you double click on one row you can also modify the value of the antenna height of the receiver used during survey as you can see in Chapter V Stones Assistant for S8 S STONEX Figure 5 21 Edit Antenna Height File Name Point Name 20040001 Measure Height Unit m Measure Mode Antenna vertical hig v 1 587 ox Output Antenna Height Unit m Fig 5 21 Edit Antenna Height window In the Edit Antenna Height menu you can modify the point name insert the correct antenna height in meters and specify how the height was measured Measure Mode box there are three different option a Antenna phase center from ground to the phase center not possible from the practical point of view b Antenna slant height mode from ground to the white line in the middle of blue rubber c Antenna vertical height from the ground to the bottom of receiver In Output Antenna Height box you will see the resulting antenna height from ground to the phase center V4 Serial Port Forwarding This function is
29. cord with NTRIP protocol by internet GPRS connection If you select this option you have to insert the following data in the right side see Figure 5 14 a APN parameters for internet connection b NTRIP setting parameters IP address of CORS provider Port number Type of Mount Point User Name and Password of the user Chapter V Stones Assistant for S8 S STONEX Data Link GPRS Connection Mode APN mobile vodafone it O CSD Name PPP User Ntrip Password CSD Setting Ntrip Setting Base Number IP RA GGA Upload Port SEH Interval s 5 v IMAX2 RDN Mount Point stonex52 User F Automatically connect gyjkti Password Sea Fig 5 14 NTRIP Settings GGA Upload input window provide the interval of NMEA GGA string upload this string contains the rover coordinates that must be sent to the CORS or base the proper interval depends on the base Automatically connect when this box is enabled the receiver as soon as it is switched on will try automatically the connection to the previously stored server without need that user sends any command through a software Click on OK button to confirm your entry V2 3 2 UHF Radio Choose this option when you are taking differential corrections from your GPS Base If you select UHF from the Scroll box and click the Setting Button a new form will open where you can introduce following data Frequency settings Channel number
30. ding antennas have length of 40 37 5 and 34 cm They are suitable for field surveying light and durable The gain is 2 15 dBi Fig 3 6 built in radio antenna not in scale S8 adopts a GPRS GSM all direction transmitting and receiving antenna with a frequency in the Chapter III S8 III standard accessories S STON EX ranges 824 960 MHz and 1710 1880 MHz It is suitable for field surveying light and durable the length is about 20 cm the gain is 2 dBi Fig 3 7 Gprs gsm antenna not in scale For S8 it is possible to use like additional accessory not included in the standard configuration a high gain UHF all directional transmitting antenna for base setup The available ranges are 410 430 MHz 430 450 MHz and 450 470 MHz The antenna is around 1 meter long and can be mounted on a retractable pole or a tripod for better performance The higher the antenna is the larger cover area does it has for the radio signal The gain of the antenna is 5 dBi Fig 3 8 External radio antenna not in scale IIL4 Cables Receiver standard cable This is a multi function communication cable it is used for connecting receiver by a 7 pins Chapter III S8 III standard accessories S STON EX LEMO port and computer by a serial and USB port used for transferring the static data setting the receiver updating the firmware and the license Fig 3 9 Multi function communication cable Auxiliary cable External power
31. dule pass the test FLASH if GSM GPRS module fails the test satellite led ON if GNSS OEM module pass the test FLASH if GNSS OEM module fails the test If you have noticed at least one problem during self check please contact your local dealer or email to support stonex it After the self check procedure the receiver will turn on and begin to work normally Appendix 3 Technical Specifications Appendix 3 Technical Specifications GNNS module specifications e Channels 120 Satellite signals tracked GPS Simultaneous L1 L2 L2C GLONASS Simultaneous L1 L2 GALILEO E1 GIOVE A GIOVE B test COMPASS reserved SBAS e Horizontal Position Accuracy RMS Single Point L1 1 5 m Single Point L1 L2 1 2 m SBAS 0 6m DGPS 0 4m RT 20 0 2m RT 2 1 cm 1 ppm Initialization time lt 10 s Initialization reliability gt 99 9 e Data Rate Measurements up to 50 Hz Position up to 50 Hz GS STONEX Appendix 3 Technical Specifications S STTONIEX Default rate 1Hz e Time to First Fix Cold Start lt 50 s Hot Start lt 35 s e Signal Reacquisition L1 lt 0 5s typical L2 lt 1 0s typical e Time Accuracy 20 ns RMS e Velocity Accuracy 0 03 m s RMS e Velocity Limit 515 m s e Internal Memory 4 Gb with micro SD card over than 60 days of raw static data storage with recording sample every 1 second e 256Mb without micro SD card Connection devices and protocols e Connectors
32. e 11 1 The outlook of mainframe The mainframe has an almost cylindrical shape with a base larger than the height There are three parts an upper cap a rubber loop and the main structure The upper cap protects the GNSS antenna placed inside The rubber loop has the function of softening possible shocks or falls In the front of the main structure there are 2 keys and 9 lights on the bottom side there is one slot for the built in radio and GSM GPRS moduk and one for the battery and SIM card All the others components of the receiver Bluetooth device main board OEM board etc are contained inside the main structure L STONEX S8 GNSS Fig 2 1 S8 mainframe 11 2 Interfaces The mainframe interfaces are shown in Fig 2 2 the left port five pins LEMO is used for external power supply and external radio the right port seven pins LEMO is used for data transferring between receiver and computer or between receiver and the handheld Near the radio module there is the radio antenna interface Chapter II S8 III mainframe f TNC connector for GPRS GSM antenna 5pins Lemo port for external datalink connection Battery housing Front panel Built in radio module 7pins Lemo port for data transfer TNC connector for UHF radio antenna Fig 2 2 S8 components and ports Fig 2 3 5 pins LEMO port YS sTONExX Chapter II S8 III mainframe S STONIEX Fig 2 4 7 pins port II 3 The installatio
33. e center of the rubber loop to the bottom e Weight 1 2 Kg with internal battery radio standard UHF antenna e Operational temperature 30 C to 60 C 13 F to 140 F Internal radio TX mode 50 C e Storage temperature 40 C to 80 C 67 F to 185 F e Waterproof protected from temporary immersion to depth of 1 meter and from 100 humidity e Dustproof e Shock resistance designed to survive a 2m pole drop on the concrete e Vibration resistance Typical values Performance specifications subject to GPS system characteristics US DOD operational degradation ionospheric and tropospheric conditions satellite geometry baseline length multipath effects and the presence of intentional or unintentional interference sources Appendix 4 Copyrights warranty and n GS STONEX environmental recycling Appendix 4 Copyrights warranty and environmental recycling Copyrights and trademarks 2012 STONEX Limited All rights reserved STONEX the STONEX logo and S8 GNSS receiver are trademarks of STONEX Limited STONEX Assistant STONEX GPS Processor and STONEX SurvCE are trademarks of STONEX Limited Bluetooth is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and licensed to Trimble Navigation Limited All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Release Notice This is the November 2012 release of the STONEX S8 GNSS new model receiver user guide The following limited warranties g
34. er and a window as in Fig 5 23 is opened STNS92432004 Stonex SOI Assistant Ver A A A A nn elaks File View Setting Help saladas Instrument Seral STNS92432004 Li Input Authorization Code Seting 13 Import Data Status Expiry Date 2013 04 30 E aes Expiry Date 2013 04 30 2013 01 SC Date 2013 01 25 lap Regier Firmware Upgrade Enter S STONEX Serial port closed The instrument is removed Detect the instrument Open COMA Successfull Get log list Get log list Successful Get instrument information Get the device info n Get the device info finish E Get instrument information Successful La ommand send finished M 4 gt n State d Debug Ready CAP NUM SCRL e 18 08 T a mag PIOR omm Fig 5 23 Register the receiver a In the Status window you can see the data of expiry of the license if the expire date contains the year 2050 it means that the license is already permanent b In the input authorization code window you can insert the new temporary or permanent code provided by Stonex Click on Enter to confirm A confirmation box is Chapter V Stones Assistant for S8 sTONEX opened push Confirm to allow the new code installation If your code is expired please ask to your local dealer agent V 6 Firmware update Click on Firmware Upgrade button and a new window as in Fig 5 24 i
35. fresh and easy interface with a simple and powerful workflow for the user Its integration with STONEX GNSS receivers makes CUBE the essential tool for professionals day Chapter I A brief introduction of S8 III S STOEN to day work STONEX provides two year of warranty to S8 receivers It should be noted that high power signals from a nearby radio or radar transmitter can overwhelm the receiver circuits Low power transmitter like those used in cellphones do not normally interfere with receiver s operations It is important to draw your attention to the operational temperatures limits which should not be exceeded for a correct functioning see pag 61 After returning from the field in each weather case you should keep the container open ina warm and dry place and at the same time take out the controller and receiver from the container in order to make them dry Anyway we advise you to manage the instrument with reasonable care Even if you have used other GPS or GNSS products before we recommend that you spend some time reading this manual to learn about the special features of this product If you are not familiar with GNSS technology we suggest you read a specific book in order to better understand the contents of this manual Nevertheless you can ask for any technical support by sending an email to our address support stonex it or contact your local dealer Chapter II S8 III mainframe S STONEN Chapter II S8 mainfram
36. hts warranty and S O STONEX environmental recycling FOR COUNTRIES OUTSIDE EUROPEAN UNION EU The treatment recycling collection and disposal of electric and electronic devices may vary in accordance with the laws in force in the Country in question
37. ive you specific legal rights You may have others which vary from state jurisdiction to state jurisdiction Standard Limited Warranty Version 2012 The terms and conditions of this Limited Warranty constitute the complete and exclusive warranty agreement between The Customer or Dealer and STONEX for the Product and supersedes any prior agreement or representation made in any STONEX sales document or advice that may be provided to Customer by any STONEX representative in connection with Customer s purchase of the Product No change to the conditions of this Limited Warranty is valid unless it is made in written form and signed by an authorized STONEX supervisor STONEX Europe warrants that its Products 1 are free from defects in materials or workmanship for generally 2 years see appendix 4 Appendix 4 Copyrights warranty and n GS STONEX environmental recycling a accessories or specific parts for which different limited warranty period shall apply see appendix 5 2 have been tested calibrated in proper working status prior to shipment The warranty period starts from date of first sale of the instruments At its sole discretion under the warranty period STONEX Europe will repair the product or send parts for replacement at its expense STONEX Europe agrees to repair or replace the defected instrument within thirty 30 days only if STONEX Europe recognizes that the defects of the instrument are not caused
38. n do the advanced setting of the instrument and finally start the survey If you want to take very accurate measures around or below cm accuracy we recommend you to use another tripod also for the rover IV 2 The configuration by using keys How can you select the working mode Insert the battery in the battery box then press and hold I key F key the receiver will Start Keep pressed I key F key until all lights blink at the same time Fig 4 2 then release the keys Chapter IV S8 III configuration S STONIEX STONEX S9 GNSS Fig 4 2 S8 all led blinking at the same time Now every time you press F key the STATIC ROVER BASE lights will switch on in the corresponding order You can sekct three different red lights each of them refers to one working mode Press I key when the chosen light is blinking and the receiver will start in the selected working mode Summary of working modes STONEX S9 GNSS 1 Static mode 2 Rover mode 3 Base mode Fig 4 3 S8 summary of working mode led How can you select data link After you entered working mode press and release F key the UHF GPRS EXT lights will blink by turns at every pressure of F key Then you can select different green lights each one refers to different data link This situation refers only to the rover and base moce Chapter IV S8 III configuration S STONIEX since in static mode there is no green light blinking
39. n of battery 1 SIM card slot 2 MicroSD card slot 3 Battery 4 Battery housing Fig 2 5 S8 battery housing Under the place for the battery there is a slot for SIM card which is necessary to have when a Chapter II S8 III mainframe S STON EX connection by GPRS GSM is used 114 Indicator leds and instrument setup satellite led static led rover led base led Bluetooth led internal radio led GSM GPRS led external data link led so S ID MER Se P E internal power led 10 Function Key 11 Power Key Fig 2 6 S8 keys and indicator leds The functionality as follows from left to right SATELLITE led green It shows the amount of locked satellites when the receiver links one or more satellites signal it will start to blink every 30 seconds for a number of times equal to the number of locked satellites STONEX S9 GNSS Fig 2 7 S8 satellite led Chapter II S8 III mainframe S STONIEX STATIC led red It switch on if the static mode is selected and it starts to blinks when the receiver is recording data with the same frequency of the sampk rate if the sample rate is greater than 1 Hz it blink anyway at 1 Hz STONEX S9 GNSS Fig 2 8 S8 static led ROVER led red Rover led is on when the receiver is working in rover mode STONEX S9 GNSS Fig 2 9 S8 rover led BASE led red Base led is on when the receiver is working in base moce GB S9
40. ndix 3 Technical Specifications cnc 61 GNNS module specifications miii anan annnennnnnnnnnnnnaa anan at ennn ntan nn nananana anan at ennt nnan nnana aanne anan nn nnana nannaa 61 Connection devices and PEO OS ii a a a a alal 62 Radio moduli e aaa 63 GPRS GSM module leo i 63 Power SupplY csshfa lesa ie EE aaa eee 63 Physical Specific cS eee ela ee tal a eee io 64 Appendix 4 Copyrights warranty and environmental recyCliNg iioiee 65 Copyrights and trademarks Release Notice eet Standard Limited Warranty Shipping policy elia iaia aaa 66 Return policy Dead On Arrival instruments 66 Firmware Software Wa ii iadanik iiaiai aaa iada E aaia Paara iaiki Niara Nasadi i iaaa aaant 67 Over Warranty repair Ee 67 Disclaimer and Limitation of Remedy miii cc eee 67 lostrumenti PP a EE a a a ea Ea aE r aA 69 e ia UnA a aaa na 69 Restriction for GPS Board isinsin iaia 69 o A EE 69 Environmental Ter ete 70 FOR COUNTRIES IN THE EUROPEAN UNION EU ennen EEN 70 FOR COUNTRIES OUTSIDE EUROPEAN UNION EU nennen EEN 71 Chapter I A brief introduction of S8 III S STOEN Chapter I A brief introduction of S8 The new STONEX S8 are the natural completion of the range of GNSS receivers by STONEX After S8III and S7 Series S8 gives new opportunities to exactly fit the Surveyor s needs featuring top performances with a budget price Like the elder brother S8III S8 is able to receive both of GPS signal frequencies and al
41. o Pc instead of doing manual copy of files After connecting the receiver click on Import Data a new window is opened as in Fig 5 20 Chapter V Stonex Assistant for S8 S STONEX 2 Delete 1 STNS92120002 Stone C LoL File View Setting Help SS ei 1 Rinex Option gig Information E Delete Source E Rinex Format Format USB Disk File List Disk Info Total 239 84MB Used 10 93MB Free 228 90MB ES Setting File Name Antenna Height Size Date Start Time UTC End Time UTC i e rt Di El magg0951 dat 0 000m 10 722M 2012 4 4 12 22 20 10 59 8 Kane JA Serial Port Fornarding E Register Firmware Upgrade Status S Select All Download to as 3 Download STON E Au Get log list Successful A Get instrument information Get the device info Get the device info finish Get instrument information Successful Command send finished The instrument is removed Serial port closed Detect the instrument Open COM4 Successful Get log list Get log listSuccessful Get instrument information Get the device info Get the device info finish H Get Ready CAP NUM SCRL f Fig 5 20 Import Data window Inside this window you can see all files saved in the memory of S8 excluding the configuration file which are files with raw GPS measures By checking only one box or more at the left of each file you can select it for download operations You
42. ork and External option V2 4 NMEA Output string NMEA output messages setting is available in the Setting session as you can see in the following figure 5 19 Chapter V Stones Assistant for S8 STONEX 91910009 Stonex SII Assistant Ver1 lit File View Help A e D C Setting Working Mode Static 9 Dynamic Dynamic Mode Base Rover Parameter Differential Type RTCM3 e record Raw Data Elevation Mask 9 v Using Glonass Data Link Module Setting nisi NMEA Output GGA NO z zoa NO Y GSA NO Zz GSV NO KH lt GST NO x VTG NO X RMC cu NOs Information Xx Setting r Import Data a Serial Port Forwarding a Register D amp Firmware Upgrade S STONEX Get instrument information Get instrument information Get instrument information timeout Command send finished Open COMT Successful Get log list Get log list successful Get instrument information Get the device info Get the device info finish moj 4 EE gt i State Debus Ready Fig 5 19 NMEA String CAP NUM SCRL In this area you can configure the default NMEA messages that are output to the datalogger at the startup of the receiver enabling or disabling the different string V 3 Import Data This section of the Assistant allows the user to download raw data from S8 memory t
43. oved Se al port closed SE Open COMA Sunnasshill Get log list Get log listSuccessful Get instrument information Get the device into Get the device info finish Get instrument information Successful Command send finished Serial E closed M 4 bi State Debug Ready CAP NUM SCRL Fig 5 9 Start Up by a specific position V2 3 Data Link Here you can select the type of datalink used to get provide differential corrections Four different options are available for rover mode GPRS GSM modem Network internal radio UHF external radio or external device External Bluetooth device Bluetooth or no datalink No Data link In the base mode we have the same first four choices Network UHF External Bluetooth and another choice that is Network and External which allows base to transmit at the same time to the GPRS GSM modem and to the external device V2 3 1 Network This option is relative to get GNSS differential corrections from a CORS system Chapter V Stones Assistant for S8 S STONEX g Information Working Mode a Static Dynamic D Song Dynamic Mode Base Rover 1 port Data Parameter A Serial Port Forwarding Differential Type RTCM3 y F record Raw Data Elevation Mask a Using Glonass EI Registe
44. r Data Link Firmware Upgrade Module Network v Setting NMEA Output GGA 1Hz Za iHz H GSA 1Hz Y Gsv iHz D GST 1Hz n ve 1Hz H RMC NO n eu NO y se vIX Open COM Failed Get Log List Timeout Get Command Send Finished Ready CAP NUM SCRL y Eet 17 04 Tare oe 14 10 2011 Fig 5 10 Network If you will click on the button Settings red rectangle in Figure 5 10 a new form will open From here you can choose the type of connection Chapter V Stones Assistant for S8 GY STONEX Data Link GPRS Connection Mode APN mobile vodafone it O CSD Name PEP User Ntri gt Nirip Password O Custom Ntrip Setting z 62 149 226 152 CSD Setting IP 2101 Base Number Port VRS3 RDN GGAUpload Mount Point Interval s User Y Automatically connect Password Fig 5 11 Network menu CSD Normal dial GSM call using a phone number that you can insert in Base Number Text Box When user need to set a rover for a direct call the right part of the page becomes grey see in Figure 5 12 in the left part he should insert a the Base SIM telephone number b set an interval for GGA upload the suited interval depends of the correction source c enable the automatic connection In the base configuration he should only enable the automatic connect not other set is required it is also necessary to switch on first the base and then the rover
45. rough the datalink The datalink green led flashing every one second means the base transmit normal The satellite light will blink according to the number of satellites as described for static mode Rover mode The ROVER power led and selected datalink UHF GPRS GSM or EXTERNAL will keep lighted The datalink green led flashing every one second means the rover is receiving data packets The satellite light will blink according to the number of satellites as described for static mode IV 4 How to measure the antenna height The height of receiver is 99mm the diameter is 186mm the height from the center of the sealed rubber ring to the bottom is 62mm The antenna height is conventionally defined as the vertical height from the phase centre to the ground surveyed point the distance h in fig 4 5 It is not possible to measure it directly you have to measure other reachable heights the distances a d s in fig 4 5 The distance a is the vertical height from the ground to the mainframe s bottom d is the vertical height from the ground to the middle of the rubber ring both are defined as vertical heights On the contrary the distance s is measured from the ground surveyed point to the middle of the rubber ring and is called slant height You have to choose the measuring method according to the used software Chapter IV S8 III configuration S STONIEX Fig 4 5 Different meas
46. s opened Then click on Upgrade botton showed by red rectangle to select the location of the folder where the update firmware is located Then select the firmware file and automatically it will be downloaded into the receiver finally restart the receiver ES STNS91910009 Stonex SIII Assistant Ver1 0 i a H iv Lg i File View Help Status Information Start file please don t power off Copy file finish please restart Setting Import Data Serial Port Forwarding Register Firmware Upgrade S STONEX Detect the instrument a Open COMT Successful Get log list Get log list successful Get instrument information Get the device info Get the device info finish Get instrument information successful Command send finished M 4 gt i State 4 Debug Ready CAP NUM SCRL Fig 5 24 Firmware update window Chapter V Stonex Assistant for S8 S STOMEX If Stonex will release a new firmware you will receive a communication from your local dealer agent In any other case before doing this operation please ask to the technical support of your dealer or of Stonex Support office Appendix 1 Default Radio Settings S STONEX Appendix 1 Default Radio Settings S8 uses a single UHF radio to cover the different the whole band 410 470 MHZ Preset values is done directly from Stonex Europe in accord to the following tables
47. so satellite signals from GLONASS GALILEO COMPASS and SBAS so we can correctly speak about a GNSS receiver STONEX S8 comes with a complete range of receivers and can be equipped with internal UHF transmitting and receiving radio modem while the GSM GPRS module for GPS network connection and direct call and the Bluetooth device for wireless purposes are standard equipments on all the S8 GNSS STONEX S8 base configuration can transmit with the builtin 0 5 1 W radio or can be connected to a more powerful external radio at user s disposal in order to reach the requested metric range A new Italian design with an aluminum bottom cover allows a better heat dissipation for internal radio modem The batteries and built in radio are set at the bottom of mainframe giving more effective dustproof and waterproof qualities and making the S8 receiver a better performer in field of surveying The Wireless receiver unit weighs only 1 2 kg which means that the rover is light and easy to carry The low power consumption of receiver allows users to carry out and work for long time with only one single battery STONEX S8 receivers ensure a quick setup for all required working mode The 100 compatibility with STONEX S8III and S8II and with Trimtalk protocol lets you to combine S8 as a TX Base unit with other STONEX and non STONEX Rover GNSS receivers Thanks to the new integrated suited CUBE software survey has never been so easy Cube combines a
48. tart Up is selected the GPS Receiver will calculate the geographical coordinates of the base using an average value from GPS observations The time delay to be wait before switching on for base transmission must be inserted in the Text Box Delay Chapter V Stones Assistant for S8 S STONEX fe T STNS92210001 Stonex SINI Assistant Ver1 0 o e x Sat Setting jy Information Working Mode Static Dynamic ES Setting Dynamic Mode Base 5 Import Data Parameter ZA Serial Port Forwarding Differential Type Startup Mode Elevation Mask Startup by Single Position Startup By Specify Position a Register Data Link Option Firmware Upgrade Module 30 Site Name Delay PDOP Threshold SCH Automatic Startup NMEA Output GGA GSA Coordinate jo 000000000000 0 000000000000 Longitude Latitude 0 000m Height S STONEX a Set radio channel number Set radio channel number successful Set radio protocol Set radio protocol successful Set radio channel spacing Set radio channel spacing successful Set device log list Set device log list successful Get log list Get log list successful Get instrument information Get the device info Get the device info finish Get i i tion successful 4
49. urchaser has a period of seven 7 days starting from date of purchasing to signal Appendix 4 Copyrights warranty and n GS STONEX environmental recycling the existence of a defect in the instrument for a full refund less shipping and handling provided the merchandise is in new resalable condition and returned in the original undamaged packaging Customer has to pay for both the return and the original freight fees regardless of the original freight paid by the Company All warranty books instruction manuals parts and accessories must be included as well as the original box in which the item was shipped We recommend to place the original carton inside another box to avoid any additional damage to the carton itself In some cases returns of special items will require a re stock fee Acceptance of returned merchandise is final only after inspection by STONEX Europe Above terms and policies shall apply as for hardware Dealers needs to follow STONEX Europe repair service procedure see appendix 4 to achieve a better and prompt service result Firmware Software warranty Stonex Europe does not warrant that operation of Firmware Software on any instruments will be uninterrupted or error free or that functions contained in Firmware Software will operate to meet your requirements Stonex will forward the Software Firmware Fix to the dealer or customer Firmware software Fix means an error correction or other update created to fix
50. ures of the antenna height 1 In rover and base mode you have to insert the correct antenna height according to RTK software In STONEX SurvCE for exampk the distances a and s are permitted software will add the distance b to a or convert s to obtain h For other software please read the specific user guide 2 In static mode you have to write the correct antenna height in DAT or RINEX file If you are using STONEX GPS Processor you have to specify the correct antenna height before processing DAT data or exporting it into RINEX format The same if you are using STONEX Assistant for converting DAT into RINEX Please read the specific manual of STONEX GPS Processor it should be noted that however the slant height s corresponds to the definition Line of Edge of D aw antenna a to Bottom of antenna and d is equal to Bottom of antenna mount Chapter IV S8 III configuration S STONEN IV 5 How to download static data For a correct connection between receiver and PC follow the procedure described below By using a different procedure it may be very difficult to make a connection At first turn on the mainframe then connect the cable to the communication interface of the receiver 7 pins Lemo port then insert the USB port in the PC The taskbar will show as follows icon Fig 4 6 Taskbar of windows including the receiver The PC considers the receiver
51. vation Mask Data Link Module record Raw Data Using Glonass Information Setting Import Data Serial Port Forwarding Register Firmware Upgrade NMEA Output GGA GSA GST RMC Get log list successful Get instrument information Get the device info Get the device info finish Get instrument information successful Command send finished Serial port closed Open COMT Successful Get log list Get log list successful Get instrument information Get the device info Get the device info finish i i tion successful CAP NUM SCRL Fig 5 4 Setting window From this window you can set the most important parameters of the receiver without opening the CONFIG INI file and modifying it by hand in a text editor not recommended You can set the survey working mode Static Dynamic gt Base Rover and the kind of datalink NETWORK UHF EXTERNAL BLUETOOTH of S8 see the red rectangle in Fig 5 4 Chapter V Stonex Assistant for S8 STONEX Some definitions of working mode Static is the stand alone station that collect raw observations and need a post processing in office for getting accurate results Base is the fixed GPS station used to provide differential corrections to the mobile GPS receiver Rover is the mobile receiver used to survey on field Some definitions of available datalink Network is an internet connection by G
52. xplained in Chapter V IV 6 Registration of the receiver If the provisional license expired you need to insert a new license code in the receiver for continuing to use it The license is composed of a 32 characters code For inserting the new license you can use RTK software STONEX SurvCE you have to enter into the submenu Equipment gt GPS utilities gt Send command then write the command SET DEVICE REGL license code However it is also possible to register the receiver using the STONEX Assistant as explained in Chapter V Chapter V Stones Assistant for S8 S STONEX Chapter V STONEX Assistant for S8 STONEX Assistant is a tool which is conceived for aiding the user to make easier different operations with the receiver S8 It is contained in the bundle CD the actual version is 1 49 Information Information Content pa Setting Import Data Serial Port Forwarding Register Firmware Upgrade M 4 pl State Debug CAP NUM SCRL Fig 5 1 Main page of Stonex Assistant The opening page is showed in Fig 5 1 It reports internal system configuration of the GPS Chapter V Stones Assistant for S8 S STONEX receiver S8 after get PC connection V1 Start Stonex Assistant on your PC Connect the S8 to the PC USB port using Lemo7 USB Serial cable Switch on the receiver automatically the program should search the COM port where the receiver is connected

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